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SARA Programme Expands Retail Network to Boost Access for Vulnerable Malaysians

Malaysia's SARA welfare programme is expanding its retail network to over 13,500 shops nationwide, including remote areas, with plans to boost sundry shop participation to 10,000 outlets to improve access for eligible recipients.

By Foo Jia Hui · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

A Digital Detox in Kelantan: Youth Embrace Ancient Cricket-Fighting Tradition

Kelantan's younger generation is abandoning digital devices to embrace belalang kerek, a centuries-old grasshopper-fighting tradition that requires minimal investment and offers a respite from modern life.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

SARA Programme Expands Retail Network to Boost Access for Vulnerable Malaysians

A Digital Detox in Kelantan: Youth Embrace Ancient Cricket-Fighting Tradition

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